Farmers Learn Efficient Irrigation and Water Management Techniques: Dr. Manjit Singh

Udaipur: Under the All India Coordinated Irrigation Water Management Research Project at the Research Directorate of Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, a one-day farmer training program titled “Enhancing Water Productivity in Agriculture” was organized at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Vallabhnagar.

On this occasion, Dr. K.K. Yadav, Project In-Charge, guided farmers on identifying groundwater recharge sites, constructing various groundwater recharge structures, and implementing multi-level usage of available irrigation water. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining water quality for sustainable agriculture.

Dr. Mani Ram, In-Charge of KVK, Chittorgarh, emphasized methods to increase crop yield using minimal water through soil testing and the application of required fertilizers.

Dr. Manjit Singh from the College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur, provided detailed insights into removing silt from recharge structures, their maintenance, and water-saving irrigation methods such as sprinkler and drip systems. He also shared innovative techniques to enhance crop productivity.

Dr. Shridhar Singh Lakhawat, Professor of Horticulture and Regional Director of Research, praised the ongoing research under the irrigation water management project. He stressed the need for research-based irrigation planning according to soil plots and available water in the Mewar region. Dr. Lakhawat also introduced farmers to drip fertigation methods for fruit crops, highlighting the region’s immense potential for horticulture, which can ensure nutrition security and provide significant income opportunities for farmers.

Additionally, Mr. Dhanpal Kothari, Technical Assistant at KVK Vallabhnagar, provided farmers with updated knowledge on scientific farming techniques and seed production for both Rabi and Kharif seasons.

The program successfully equipped farmers with practical strategies for efficient irrigation, water conservation, and increased agricultural productivity in the Mewar region.